How to travel from Wollongong to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Gladstone is around 1,273km (791 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wollongong to Gladstone by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Gladstone (GLT).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$535($360)
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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Distance1,498km (931 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Gladstone by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 21h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$535 ($360).

The distance between Wollongong and Gladstone is around 1,273km (791 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,177km (731 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Wollongong and Gladstone by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Gladstone is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$535 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wollongong and Gladstone. It typically takes around 21h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wollongong to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Brisbane. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21h 50m.

Transport for NSW, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Wollongong and Gladstone. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 21h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Gladstone. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Wollongong and Gladstone. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Gladstone. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gladstone is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Gladstone. Rockhampton Airport (ROK) (ROK) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wollongong and Gladstone. The distance is around 1,498km (931 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Gladstone is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$535 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Gladstone

Transport options from Wollongong to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 20m
A$535($360)
every 2 hours1,273km (791 miles)
Train to Wolli Creek Station, plane6h 5m
A$710($480)
once daily1,297km (806 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 5m
A$870($585)
twice daily1,641km (1,020 miles)
Train to Central Station, plane7h 35m
A$475($320)
every 2 hours1,330km (826 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
A$510($345)
5 times a week1,460km (907 miles)
Train
21h 50m
A$185($125)
twice daily1,585km (985 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
A$305($205)
once daily1,817km (1,129 miles)
Drive
17h 30m
A$285($190)
on demand1,498km (931 miles)

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Airports near Gladstone

The following major airports near Gladstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Gladstone
ROK
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Gladstone
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
437km (272 miles) from Gladstone